You don’t need us to tell you that an education beyond high school is expensive. Here are a few organizations that are looking to defray the costs for eligible students.

The below 2026 scholarship-granting organizations are ready for applicants. Regular readers might wonder, “where are all the rest?”

Lots of organizations don’t have their updated information ready yet. We will refresh this story frequently as groups send us their current information.

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WHJWC application deadline: March 1, 2026

The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club (WHJWC) has been awarding scholarships to Wellesley students since 1972! Over the years we have given more than 1.5 million dollars to students to assist in the pursuit of their college dreams..

In 2025, the Club awarded $120,000 in scholarships and awards to 28 Wellesley students. Scholarships were given to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students in amounts ranging from $1,000 – $9,000.

Applications are evaluated based on demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in community service. Applicants must be high school seniors graduating from Wellesley High School, Wellesley residents graduating from high school in or outside of Wellesley or Wellesley residents currently attending undergraduate institutions on a full-time basis.

Learn more about how to apply for a WHJWC scholarship.

Wellesley Scholarship Foundation application deadline—March 1, 2026

Wellesley Scholarship Foundation has been assisting with the high cost of post college education since 1951. Last year, Wellesley Scholarship Foundation awarded over $150,000 in grants to high seniors at Wellesley High School. An additional $240,000 was awarded to Wellesley High School graduates and/or residents of Wellesley as they continued their undergraduate or post-high school technical certification programs.

Two different types of scholarships are awarded each year:

• Need-Based Scholarships: Any Wellesley High School graduate (regardless of residence) and any Wellesley resident (regardless of school) are eligible to apply for our need-based scholarships. If demonstrated financial need exists, students are eligible to receive award funding for up to four years of college or post-college technical education but MUST reapply annually and maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average.
• Merit-Based Scholarships: Applicants must be high school seniors that are Wellesley residents (one male/one female) that have demonstrated a superior level of distinction in scholarship, citizenship and character, as well as strong extracurricular interests and activities. These two merit awards are renewable annually for four years provided the recipient maintains acceptable academic performance (certified with yearly college transcript) and maintains their Wellesley residency.

Learn more about how to apply for each of these scholarships at Wellesley Scholarship Foundation.

GFWC scholarships—deadline: March 1, 2026

GFWC offers more than a dozen scholarship for Massachusetts residents. The women’s volunteer service organization is seeking applicants going into fields such as business, education, international study abroad, Italian heritage, music, public health, and more. Scholarship awards range from $500 – $3,000

TBB Scholarships app. deadline: March 2, 2026

Scholarships from TBB Scholarships, Inc. are available to young women who are seniors in high school and reside and/or go to school in Brookline, Newton, or Wellesley, Massachusetts. TBB awards scholarships to four or five new applicants per year, and financial support and mentoring normally continues through four years. Scholarships are based on both merit and financial need. Scholarships are typically $4,500 for first year students. Renewable for four years up to $7,500/year.

Questions can be addressed to: Scholarship Committee Chair, TBBScholarships@gmail.com

Professional Women in Construction (PWC) app deadline: March 13, 2026

Scholarship award program for undergraduate and graduate students planning to study/work in the construction-related industry: Construction, Construction Management, Interior Design, Architecture, Landscape Design, Construction trades, or Civil, Mechanical, Structural, and Electrical Engineering. Gender is not a factor in the scholarship award decision.

Note: Although the PWC chapter offering the scholarship is based in Connecticut, applicants do not need to reside in CT. Students who attend schools in New England and NY will be given preference, but their current residence does not need to be New England or NY.

The Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation scholarship—deadline: March 15, 2026

The Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation scholarship was created to help deserving young men and women excel in their quest to improve themselves, their school or their community.

The scholarship is available to any high school student in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is awarded on the basis of need, and is not academically based. In addition, the Foundation will give more serious consideration to those students who have made efforts to make a difference in their communities and/or have shown leadership qualities within their school or community.

Journalism Education Foundation of New England—deadline: March 27, 2026

Up to $2,000 scholarships are available to high school seniors and college students pursuing a career in journalism. Must be residents of a New England state. Application here.

Wellesley Service League app. deadline: March 20, 2026

Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts application deadline: April 1, 2026

The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. offers scholarships for undergraduate students (including high school seniors who will be freshmen in the fall), and graduate students who will be attending accredited colleges and universities.

​Applications are due April 1, 2026

​Scholarships are available for students majoring in: Horticulture; Floriculture; Landscape design or architecture; Conservation; Forestry, agronomy; City planning; Environmental studies; Land management; Botany; Biology; and allied subjects

Charles River Regional Chamber app. deadline: April 9, 2026

Charles River Chamber Scholarship are now available. The application deadline is April 9, 2026

The Charles River Regional Chamber is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to up to four students from Needham, Newton, Watertown, and Wellesley who plan to enroll full- time in an accredited post-secondary program, trade school, community college, college, or university in the 2026–27 academic year.

The scholarship award, approximately $2,000, will be sent directly to each recipient’s institution after the student successfully completes their first semester. The Chamber encourages all eligible students to apply, including those who may not have a high GPA. While transcripts are required, grades are not the deciding factor in the selection process. A volunteer panel of local leaders reviews applications holistically, considering financial need, personal statements, community or work involvement, recommendation letters, and each applicant’s overall potential and determination.

This scholarship supports a wide range of educational pathways, recognizing that students pursue many different routes toward meaningful careers, including trade programs, community colleges, and four-year institutions.

Applications must be submitted by Thursday, April 9 at 5pm. For full criteria and to apply, visit: www.charlesriverchamber.com/scholarship

Metrowest Educational Foundation scholarships—application deadlines May 1, 2026

Each year the MetroWest Educational Foundation awards both STEM and Arcadius, Emma & Robert Lemieux scholarships to students in the  MetroWest Chamber’s member towns.  In 2020, the Chamber added the following scholarship categories:  the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism Scholarship, the Inclusion Scholarship, and the Arthur ‘Ted’ Welte Community Service Scholarship. Scholarship links can be found here.

The applicants must be residents of one of the following towns: Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Framingham, Franklin,Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Milford, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston or Westborough.

The Friends of Natick Drama Workshop— application deadline, May 1, 2026

The Friends of Natick Drama Workshop offers scholarships to high school seniors applying in the spring of their senior year. Seniors at all area high schools are eligible to apply provided they have taken part in at least two Natick Drama Workshop productions while in middle school and are planning to attend college or other formal training that fall. Scholarship amounts depend on funding, the number of applicants, and the extent of their participation in Natick Drama Workshop. Scholarship amounts may change from year to year. Applications must be completed fully and received by May 1, 2026 to be considered.

Applications can be completed online or emailed to board@natickdramaworkschop.org

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